Victim of Greenwich stabbing named by police
Police were called at 5pm on Tuesday, February 8 to reports of a stabbing in Lionel Road.
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Author: Alexandra Warren
Police search for 80-year-old man with dementia missing from Bromley
Roy Yearwood was last seen at the Glades Shopping Centre at approximately 3.15pm on Thursday, February 10.
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Jungle Rumble runs at The Fortune Theatre from February 14 to 20
Jungle Rumble is full of uplifting songs and thrilling choreography along with an inspirational message about working together to protect the Earth.
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Retired Dentist writes memoir to dispel fears of dental appointments
A retired dentist who trained at Guy’s Hospital has written a memoir in the hope it will make people less afraid of their dental appointments.
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Bethlem Gallery celebrates its 25th year with exhibitions focussed on care
Care as political action, response to injustice, support, community or living well together is at the core of Bethlem Gallery’s 2022 programme.
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Trade playing at Omnibus Theatre Clapham
Following the surprise cancellation of Vault Festival due to Covid-19, playwright Ella Dorman-Gajic and director Maddy Corner were left scrambling to find a new venue for the premiere production of Trade.
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This week 10, 20, 30 years ago
Figures revealed that police made 171 arrests related to the widespread looting and disorder in Lewisham the previous summer, ten years ago this week.
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What’s On this Week 11th February – 18th
Entertainment Listings: Chelsea Theatre; The Globe; Woolwich Works; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Hayward Gallery; Saatchi Gallery; New Wimbledon Theatre etc…
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Peckham artist Remi Rough appointed patron of mental health charity Mind Over Cancer
As the first patron of Mind Over Cancer, Mr Rough intends to use his artistic talent to help with the charity’s fundraising and spread awareness.
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Historic theatre Borough Hall under threat after a deal to save it fell through
The Borough Hall first opened in 1939 and is ranked as a Grade II listed building by Historic England, meaning it is deemed of particular interest.
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-imagined for younger audiences on tour
A retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-imagined for younger audiences is heading on tour to schools around the country before being performed at the National Theatre.
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Love is Attention: a series of live music events celebrating Lewisham’s talent
Mercury Prize nominee and musician Dave Okumu has curated a series of live music events to celebrate Lewisham’s talent.
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Three arrested after shooting in Lambeth
A 36-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and attempted murder and an 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
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Family living in studio flat given permission to legally challenge council’s housing decision
A family of four living in a studio flat have been granted permission to legally challenge the council’s decision not to prioritise them on the housing list.
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Serving police officer suspended after being drunk and disorderly in a public place
The charge relates to an incident that occurred in Leicester Square on Monday, February 7 when he was off duty.
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Camberwell man found guilty of firearms offences after helping to repair a gun following Herne Hill shooting
Danny Harle, 26, of Gandolfi Street, Camberwell, was found guilty on Monday, February 7 at the Old Bailey of possession of a firearm with intent to enable another to endanger life on October 10, 2020.
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Man dies in hospital after being stabbed in Greenwich
At this early stage there have been no arrests but an investigation is under way.
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Two men threaten third on bus with metal weapons
A number of 999 calls were made around 4.15pm on Thursday, February 3, reporting a fight on a route 250 bus in the area of Telford Avenue.
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Police appeal for witnesses after man assaulted at cash machine
Detective Constable Alan Jones, from the South East BCU, which covers Lewisham, said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a man in the street. Whilst we have made an arrest, I still need to speak with anyone who saw the assault.”
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